Short S.25 Sunderland crash, Aug 12, 1944 (3 killed), Cor...
Short S.25 Sunderland accident on August 12, 1944 near Corlea Leinster, Ireland with 3 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure during takeoff..
- Date: August 12, 1944
- Aircraft: Short S.25 Sunderland
- Location: Corlea Leinster, Ireland
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure during takeoff.
Sunderland NJ175 of No. 422 Squadron RCAF suffered an engine failure during takeoff from RAF Castle Archdale on 12 August 1944. The aircraft struck a hill, broke in two and caught fire, and three crew were killed.